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nations general assembly so too will be israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu abbas is going to go with his good to the united nations security council despite pressure from the american president barack obama not to do so and in fact the pressure from the united states has angered and disappointed palestinians many of them saying that they feel that obama's speech on wednesday was overwhelmingly in support of his role in this very it does change the ground rules with many observers they are saying that it held in a new time in terms of palestinians commitment to nonviolence we expected back in his speech to talk about the fact that decades of negotiations with the israelis have yielded nothing in fact what many here say it has only resulted in israeli settlement expansion we also expect him to reassure both palestinians and the international community that the timing is wide and that the palestinians are committed to a palestinian state that will co-exist peacefully alongside israel the center of the conflict of course the whole issue of land the question of this woman raise so
nations general assembly so too will be israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu abbas is going to go with his good to the united nations security council despite pressure from the american president barack obama not to do so and in fact the pressure from the united states has angered and disappointed palestinians many of them saying that they feel that obama's speech on wednesday was overwhelmingly in support of his role in this very it does change the ground rules with many observers they...
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the issue that remains at center stage for those attending the united nations general assembly is the issue of the palestinian campaign for a u.n. membership. is something that the majority of the general assembly does support but it is something that the united states has been speaking out against that the u.s. has the right and to use its veto in the security council because no sides palestine or israel are ready to return to the negotiating table but foreign minister lavrov did say that it is within palestinians right to ask for u.n. membership and the united states should not get in the way of aspirations for any country. that the new people in the middle east quartet will not meet in the near future but the recent meeting with the u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton has showed that the u.s. would not like to see the palestinian question raised at the u.n. we think that it would be preferable to sit to the negotiating table first both sides are not ready for it because there's no agreement between them we think that deprives the palestinian at ministration of the right to ask
the issue that remains at center stage for those attending the united nations general assembly is the issue of the palestinian campaign for a u.n. membership. is something that the majority of the general assembly does support but it is something that the united states has been speaking out against that the u.s. has the right and to use its veto in the security council because no sides palestine or israel are ready to return to the negotiating table but foreign minister lavrov did say that it...
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nations general assembly so too will be israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu abbas is going to go with his goods to the united nations security council despite pressure from the american president barack obama not to do so and in fact the pressure from the united states has angered and disappointed palestinians many of them saying that they feel that obama's speech on wednesday was overwhelmingly in support of israel most good does change the ground rules with many observers here as saying that it held in a new time in terms of palestinians commitment to nonviolence and so he was saying that's what the tightest and security forces in collaboration with the israeli army to make sure that the protests today little be peaceful that they will be contained and that they will not detain into any kind of violence it is fitting that those but it happens on a friday because friday is the traditional day that usually optima day plays palestinians take to the streets very often they come they they they clash with israeli soldiers over the whole question of occupation but it certainly is p
nations general assembly so too will be israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu abbas is going to go with his goods to the united nations security council despite pressure from the american president barack obama not to do so and in fact the pressure from the united states has angered and disappointed palestinians many of them saying that they feel that obama's speech on wednesday was overwhelmingly in support of israel most good does change the ground rules with many observers here as saying...
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minister sergei lavrov has addressed the united nations general assembly with a speech touching up on many different subjects that are most warning for the international community and syria was certainly at the top of that list and one of the most important points he made regarding syria was that it's key to let the government and the opposition try to carry out talks to let them talk before any intervention from the outside world takes takes place he has said that the government should be given the opportunity to carry out the reforms that they promised and you know the international community should refrain from taking any action until this opportunities given to let syria deal with its own issues to avoid just advising the region even further because he brought up the latest example of libya and he reiterated that russia really believes that russia stands against the use of any kind of force against innocent civilians and libya's example has unfortunately showed that actions from the outside world really should take place within the scope of the international war and going behind t
minister sergei lavrov has addressed the united nations general assembly with a speech touching up on many different subjects that are most warning for the international community and syria was certainly at the top of that list and one of the most important points he made regarding syria was that it's key to let the government and the opposition try to carry out talks to let them talk before any intervention from the outside world takes takes place he has said that the government should be...
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nations general assembly. will change the situation on the ground what it probably will do is it will incite the masses masses of palestinians the violence and masses of arabs outside of palestine to support what they see as the palestinian cause and a we've seen some of that already in the streets of cairo when they than july's this really embassy i assume these sort of things are going to happen in the arab world and in this in pay in palestine itself in the west bank in the gaza strip there will be massive demonstrations attempts to breach israeli settlements all of this will lead to violence and where that goes where we go from there i have no idea well i think the violence will has already started i mean when we look at the arab spring here then it's very interesting here really the u.s. position because united states again is going to look very lonely on the international stage when you look at world opinion and if we look at the arab spring what's going on i mean you know the united states will come out
nations general assembly. will change the situation on the ground what it probably will do is it will incite the masses masses of palestinians the violence and masses of arabs outside of palestine to support what they see as the palestinian cause and a we've seen some of that already in the streets of cairo when they than july's this really embassy i assume these sort of things are going to happen in the arab world and in this in pay in palestine itself in the west bank in the gaza strip there...
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the way let's continue our coverage now of the sixty sixth annual united nations general assembly r.t. has several crews on the ground there monitoring various aspects of this meeting perhaps the issue with the heaviest of global implications is palestinian president mahmoud abbas's plans to formally request membership of the general assembly move is expected this friday and has been strongly opposed by the u.s. and israel both claiming it would undermine undermine chances to return to peace talks however the majority of the general assembly supports it so we want to take a look tonight at the breakdown of the u.n. and structure its goals it's symbolic power and its actual power are to correspondent more important i have more. if global politics were a sport. these i didn't ition would be the grand arena. and september would be opening season nearly two hundred of the world's most powerful ten not so powerful players descend on new york city gathering in one room for a week's worth of speeches and a chance to grandstand on the international status nearly ten thousand delegates in two
the way let's continue our coverage now of the sixty sixth annual united nations general assembly r.t. has several crews on the ground there monitoring various aspects of this meeting perhaps the issue with the heaviest of global implications is palestinian president mahmoud abbas's plans to formally request membership of the general assembly move is expected this friday and has been strongly opposed by the u.s. and israel both claiming it would undermine undermine chances to return to peace...
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at the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gather speed force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov holds his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton finds out all the latest details ahead in the program the euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as italy's credit ratings downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis across europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope the turkish president visits berlin trying to break down a wall of issues facing immigrants in germany. in moscow i match reza good to have you with us here on r.t. our top story israel has offered to hold direct talks with the palestinians in new york as tell of attempts to halt president abbas's ambition to win you when recognition u.s. also opposes the bid and there's been intense diplomacy to avert a crisis over the move or he's honest i see a chair in a report on a counter efforts russia is taking to see the palestinian plan go through. russian foreign minister sergei lavrov held an urgent meeting with
at the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gather speed force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov holds his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton finds out all the latest details ahead in the program the euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as italy's credit ratings downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis across europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope the turkish...
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at the general assembly new york violent clashes with israeli forces at the border that was. also finished priest is speaking out against the chechen terrorist website finds himself defrocked on just graze with his client ignored by the mainstream media. on a greek default is inevitable and do you top officials now.
at the general assembly new york violent clashes with israeli forces at the border that was. also finished priest is speaking out against the chechen terrorist website finds himself defrocked on just graze with his client ignored by the mainstream media. on a greek default is inevitable and do you top officials now.
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general assembly. palestinian president mahmoud abbas remains determined to take his bid for statehood to the u.n. despite pressure from the u.s. for abbas to instead resume peace talks with israel. nbc's tracie potts joins with us more from washington. tracie, good morning. >> reporter: lynn, good morning. president obama and the u.s. seem determined to convince him that the united nations is not the place to deal with this issue during his speech to the general assembly yesterday president obama said that peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the u.n. the security council is set to consider tomorrow the palestinian's request for full membership. he met with mahmoud abbas yesterday and also with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. president obama said we are committed to israel's security and the commitment is unbreakable, but there's another option here. they may put off a decision tomorrow on full membership or as the french suggested, they could upgrade the palestinians f
general assembly. palestinian president mahmoud abbas remains determined to take his bid for statehood to the u.n. despite pressure from the u.s. for abbas to instead resume peace talks with israel. nbc's tracie potts joins with us more from washington. tracie, good morning. >> reporter: lynn, good morning. president obama and the u.s. seem determined to convince him that the united nations is not the place to deal with this issue during his speech to the general assembly yesterday...
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the palestinian bid for statehood is launched with the united nations welcomed with standing ovations at the general assembly new york but violent clash of israeli forces at the border in the west bank. also finished listen pasties suspended from his ministry other he speaks out against a website he says is a mouthpiece for russia's most wanted terrorist. allies concerned about a possible greek default deepens again as leaked reports suggest that some euro zone planners ministers no longer believe the country's economy can recover. and welcome to aussies weekly review and we start with the biggest news in russia's political spectrum president medvedev has revealed he won't seek re-election in twenty two out and prime minister christian will step into the race instead and oust his decision while speaking at the ruling united russia party convention on saturday mr putin on his part has suggested the president leads his party in parliamentary elections and has the government as prime minister should it when all he is a nice an hour was there was a big event likely to have forced the shap
the palestinian bid for statehood is launched with the united nations welcomed with standing ovations at the general assembly new york but violent clash of israeli forces at the border in the west bank. also finished listen pasties suspended from his ministry other he speaks out against a website he says is a mouthpiece for russia's most wanted terrorist. allies concerned about a possible greek default deepens again as leaked reports suggest that some euro zone planners ministers no longer...
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nations general assembly which would have put the united states in the position of vetoing this in front of the security council, a major international dustup was on the horizon, and they are still working at this hour to try to avert that. president obama today, a very busy day, dylan, a number of bilaterals, all the usual ones, he spoke at the clinton global initiative and he also, of course, met with netanyahu, but here's a little bit more of what he had to say about middle east peace before the general assembly. >> we believe so strongly in the aspirations of the palestinian people, that america has invested so much time and so much effort in the building of a palestinian state. america's commitment to israel's security sun shakeable. our friendship with israel is deep and enduring. israel deserves recognition. it deserves normal relations with its neighbors. that is the project to which america is committed. there are no shortcuts. >> and the phrase the president kept coming back to today, dylan, peace is hard, as if anybody needed to be reminded that have when it comes to the middl
nations general assembly which would have put the united states in the position of vetoing this in front of the security council, a major international dustup was on the horizon, and they are still working at this hour to try to avert that. president obama today, a very busy day, dylan, a number of bilaterals, all the usual ones, he spoke at the clinton global initiative and he also, of course, met with netanyahu, but here's a little bit more of what he had to say about middle east peace before...
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bid for statehood receiving a standing ovation as he addressed the general assembly by cheering crowds gathered in ramallah to give him a hero's welcome as he did arrive back from new york dressing the rally he declared the beginning of the palestinian spring when he spoke to u.n. assembly on friday dribbling scenes played out across the palestinian territories but words quickly turned to violence on the west bank border culminating in clashes between police and palestinians of his policy has the story. and historic movement after decades of struggle tens of thousands celebrated his palestine after president mahmoud abbas said lots of requests to the united nations to recognize a palestinian state but as feared it wasn't all cheers alongside the celebrations violence caches have erupted across the west bank as fears grow of a third intifada we're here in ramallah where there's a standoff between the israeli army and palestinian protesters just a short distance down the road there are tires burning everywhere the army is going to using a new round of rights known as the scream at which
bid for statehood receiving a standing ovation as he addressed the general assembly by cheering crowds gathered in ramallah to give him a hero's welcome as he did arrive back from new york dressing the rally he declared the beginning of the palestinian spring when he spoke to u.n. assembly on friday dribbling scenes played out across the palestinian territories but words quickly turned to violence on the west bank border culminating in clashes between police and palestinians of his policy has...
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it was a week long gathering of the world's most politically powerful people part of the united nations. pursuit of peace in imperfect world america's nobel prize winning president set an ideal tone as the sixty sixth session of the un general assembly open yet at the heart of almost all diplomatic dialogue. demonstrations and media attention was the palestinian pursuit of official he won membership. i just don't want the arab peoples affirm they wish for democracy in the arab spring the time is now for the palestinians the time for independence. supported by the majority of u.n. member states president mahmoud abbas submitted an application for statehood a historical bit the us a staunch ally of israel now to block with a security council veto these will not come through statements and resolutions at the united nations if it were that easy it would have been accomplished by now as diplomats worked around the clock to bring israel and the palestinians back together at the negotiating table. delegations for thirty countries abandon the iranian president during his speech to the general a
it was a week long gathering of the world's most politically powerful people part of the united nations. pursuit of peace in imperfect world america's nobel prize winning president set an ideal tone as the sixty sixth session of the un general assembly open yet at the heart of almost all diplomatic dialogue. demonstrations and media attention was the palestinian pursuit of official he won membership. i just don't want the arab peoples affirm they wish for democracy in the arab spring the time...
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nations. pursuit of peace in an imperfect world america's nobel prize winning president set an ideal tone as the sixty sixth session of the un general assembly opened yet at the heart of almost all diplomatic dialogue. chemistry sions and media attention was the palestinian pursuit of official here when membership well if you want them to understand what the arab peoples of. the arab spring the time is now for the palestinians the time for independence. supported by the majority of u.n. member states president mahmoud abbas submitted an application for statehood i historical pig the us a staunch ally of israel vowed to block with a security council veto these will not come through statements of resolutions at the united nations if it were that easy it would have been accomplished by the yes following eighteen years of failed negotiations on borders and security both parties see the path to peace in the middle east quite different right and we will know that they're ready for compromise and pea
nations. pursuit of peace in an imperfect world america's nobel prize winning president set an ideal tone as the sixty sixth session of the un general assembly opened yet at the heart of almost all diplomatic dialogue. chemistry sions and media attention was the palestinian pursuit of official here when membership well if you want them to understand what the arab peoples of. the arab spring the time is now for the palestinians the time for independence. supported by the majority of u.n. member...
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nations general assembly, spoke foekusing on the thorny issue of the palestinian request for statehood. >> president obama didn't say they'd veto an attempt for palestinian statehood but it was implied. >> peace will not come at statements and resolution. if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished now. >> the u.s. wants to push leaders back to the negotiating table. >> we believe any lasting peace must acknowledge the very real security concerns that israel faces every day. >> the president met with the prime minister and wants leaders to denounce hamas leadership in the gaza strip. the two territories along with east jerusalem will makeup a new palestinian state. >> they want to achieve a state with international community but not prepared yet to give peace to israel. >> later today the president will meet with mahmoud abbas. and. >> this is morally and legally correct what we're trying to do. >> french president says negotiations should begin within the month and a formal agreement reached within a year. a representative says woe study the proposal. >> and back here at hom
nations general assembly, spoke foekusing on the thorny issue of the palestinian request for statehood. >> president obama didn't say they'd veto an attempt for palestinian statehood but it was implied. >> peace will not come at statements and resolution. if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished now. >> the u.s. wants to push leaders back to the negotiating table. >> we believe any lasting peace must acknowledge the very real security concerns that israel...
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tone as the sixty six session of the un general assembly hope it yet at the heart of almost all diplomatic dialogue. demonstrations and media attention was that palestinian pursuit of official u.n. membership well then go on its own with the arab peoples or through democracy arab spring the time is now over the spring the time for independence. supported by the majority of u.n. member states president mahmoud abbas submitted an application for statehood i historical bid the us a staunch ally of israel now to block with a security council veto these will not come through statements and resolutions at the united nations if it were that easy it would have been accomplished by yet following eighteen years of failed negotiations on borders and security both parties see the path to peace in the middle east quite differently and we will know that they're ready for compromise and for peace when they start taking israel's security requirements seriously. and when they started knowing or restore cool connection to our intern or more as diplomats worked around the clock to bring israel and the palest
tone as the sixty six session of the un general assembly hope it yet at the heart of almost all diplomatic dialogue. demonstrations and media attention was that palestinian pursuit of official u.n. membership well then go on its own with the arab peoples or through democracy arab spring the time is now over the spring the time for independence. supported by the majority of u.n. member states president mahmoud abbas submitted an application for statehood i historical bid the us a staunch ally of...
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nations would help a peace agreement obama encouraged all members of the general assembly to talk to the palestinians and the israelis and convince them to get back to the negotiation table the majority u.n. members do support the palestinian bid for u.n. membership and statehood but the u.s. has publicly said it would be to go this move if it had to would cast a veto and that would the palestinians from becoming members of the united nations now russian foreign minister sergei lavrov did speak with the press saying that of course direct negotiations is what is wanted but the u.s. should not use its veto to block the aspirations of the palestinians or thousand of any other country so at this point the u.s. by casting a veto risks losing support and credibility among the arab world because remember president obama supported the tunisians the egyptians the libyans during the arab spring he has spoken out in support of those that are are demonstrating against the leaders of syria and he also mentioned last year that he supports an independent and sovereign palestine so now to turn aroun
nations would help a peace agreement obama encouraged all members of the general assembly to talk to the palestinians and the israelis and convince them to get back to the negotiation table the majority u.n. members do support the palestinian bid for u.n. membership and statehood but the u.s. has publicly said it would be to go this move if it had to would cast a veto and that would the palestinians from becoming members of the united nations now russian foreign minister sergei lavrov did speak...
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bid for statehood receiving a standing of asia and dressing the general assembly thousands of cheering people gathered in ramallah to give him a hero's welcome home as he returned from new york addressing the rally compared his campaign to the arab spring saying that an independent palestinian state is inevitable his speech to the u.n. general assembly on friday was greeted with jubilant scenes across the palestinian territories but on the border with a zero instead of joy there was violence. as the story. and historic moment after decades of struggle tens of thousands celebrate across palestine after president mahmoud abbas of lots of requests to the united nations to recognize a palestinian state but as feared it wasn't all cheers alongside the celebrations violence clashes have erupted across the west bank as fears grow of a third intifada we're here in ramallah where there is a standoff between the israeli army and palestinian protesters just a short distance down the road there are tires burning everywhere the army is also using a new found device known as the screamer which unbea
bid for statehood receiving a standing of asia and dressing the general assembly thousands of cheering people gathered in ramallah to give him a hero's welcome home as he returned from new york addressing the rally compared his campaign to the arab spring saying that an independent palestinian state is inevitable his speech to the u.n. general assembly on friday was greeted with jubilant scenes across the palestinian territories but on the border with a zero instead of joy there was violence....
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so the plan that after his address at the united nations general assembly he would officially request that the u.n. consider the palestinian request. >> and will the petition designate pre-'67 borders, as well as east jerusalem as the capital? >> well, i'm not that familiar with the exact language of the draft resolution, but i strongly believe that it will reiterate long-standing palestinian position. it will talk about the palestinian state in the west bank, the gaza strip with east jerusalem as its capital. it will call for two-state solution, two states, israel and palestine, living side by side in peace and security. and i believe it will also emphasize the need for negotiations to resolve the outstanding issues. >> you know that diplomatically this is very hard for the united states which, if it comes before the security council, as far as we know, is going to veto this idea. they have said this will undermine negotiations. israel says it will set back the palestinian cause. is there anything right now that could be presented to you -- because lots of meetings are going on -- th
so the plan that after his address at the united nations general assembly he would officially request that the u.n. consider the palestinian request. >> and will the petition designate pre-'67 borders, as well as east jerusalem as the capital? >> well, i'm not that familiar with the exact language of the draft resolution, but i strongly believe that it will reiterate long-standing palestinian position. it will talk about the palestinian state in the west bank, the gaza strip with...
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president barack obama addressed the general assembly a few hours ago and said that peace in the middle east cannot come through stick for statements or through resolutions from the united nations he said instead the united nations all members should be encouraging the palestinians and the israelis to get back to the negotiating table what we do know as we've reported is that the majority of countries are supporting the palestinian bid for statehood and that includes russia the u.s. has the right and said it would use its veto power in the security council to prevent the membership from going through russia's foreign minister sergei lavrov said of course would be better to get both parties back to the table together to negotiate but the u.s. should not use its veto to prevent the aspirations of the palestinians or any other country now out on the streets of new york city we did see and have seen a lot of palestinian supporters demonstrating on their behalf right now this is a story that's dominating not only new york not only the u.s. but it's making international headlines in the u.s.
president barack obama addressed the general assembly a few hours ago and said that peace in the middle east cannot come through stick for statements or through resolutions from the united nations he said instead the united nations all members should be encouraging the palestinians and the israelis to get back to the negotiating table what we do know as we've reported is that the majority of countries are supporting the palestinian bid for statehood and that includes russia the u.s. has the...
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states to address the united nations general assembly. the president is expected to speak of a whole bunch of issues. this is the president of brazil speaking. when she's done, the president of the united states will speak. but there's also breaking news we're following here in the cnn newsroom. the dramatic word that those two american hikers are, kyra are free. >> we're talking about josh bauer and shane fattal. they have been locked up by iran for two years now and they were convicted of spying, entering the country illegally, but a million dollars bail was paid, $500,000 for each hiker and now we are told that possibly they have walked out of that prison. we want to get to our cnn producer that's there in iran. have you been able to confirm if or not they got into those two cars that got through security and headed up to the gate? >> nobody saw the actual two hikers, but the two cars that went inside the prison to get them out came out with police escort. and so as far as we can tell, it is confirmed that they have been released, been
states to address the united nations general assembly. the president is expected to speak of a whole bunch of issues. this is the president of brazil speaking. when she's done, the president of the united states will speak. but there's also breaking news we're following here in the cnn newsroom. the dramatic word that those two american hikers are, kyra are free. >> we're talking about josh bauer and shane fattal. they have been locked up by iran for two years now and they were convicted...
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said that he hoped when he came back this year palestine would be a member of the united nations and now we see a lot of backpedaling we see what's happening in about face so there are also be speeches from many other heads of state taking place throughout the day and as i mention the sidelines there will be talks on palestine but there are also will be consistent talks on libya because we do know that the u.n. is playing a central little role in libya for the next three months and what that role will be is not clear u.s. president barack obama said that nato will continue its mission there but russia has come out and said that nato has exceeded the u.n. mandate in libya so at this point there are separate opinions on how the u.n. should play a role there and those talks will continue today as well. as the issue of a problem and it's a vote for statehood in a seat at the u.n. but also the issue of nato and libya being discussed the united nations is more important in life when you. now the u.s. is israel's big supporter at the un but its support for the arab spring threatens to leave
said that he hoped when he came back this year palestine would be a member of the united nations and now we see a lot of backpedaling we see what's happening in about face so there are also be speeches from many other heads of state taking place throughout the day and as i mention the sidelines there will be talks on palestine but there are also will be consistent talks on libya because we do know that the u.n. is playing a central little role in libya for the next three months and what that...